Community Coat Closet

• Drop-off locations: Burkhead United Methodist Church, 5250 Silas Creek Pkwy. | Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office Lobby, 301 N. Church St. | Augsburg Community Center, 502 N. Broad St. (use the Pilot View Street entrance)
• The partnership between SPARK and the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office provides winter wear in all Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and to others in need. Coats, hats, gloves, and scarves are accepted year-round.

Consignment Furniture Emporium

• Despite the business name, you won’t have to wait until your furniture is sold to get paid. Schedule an appraisal and a crew will look at and load your furniture in exchange for cash.

Crisis Control Ministry

• Drop-off location: 431 W. Bodenhamer St., Kernersville
• Donations support Crisis Control Ministry’s consignment program, where proceeds go to support the nonprofit’s mission of helping neighbors in crisis. The nonprofit will need to approve furniture and medical equipment before you drop those items off.

greeNest

• Drop-off location: 630 Brookstown Ave.
• The nonprofit’s Finally Home + Up Off the Floor programs use donated items to support neighbors experiencing a housing crisis. Check out the list of acceptable items and drop off or schedule a donation pickup.

The Snob Shop

• Drop-off location: 1020 Burke St.
• The store has been reselling chic + unique items for 50 years in the Twin City. Check the guidelines and call 336-724-2547 to schedule an appointment if you want to become a consignor.

Winston-Salem Rescue Mission

• The nonprofit will do the heavy lifting for you, just schedule a donation pickup. Items are sold in the thrift store (704 Oak St. NW) to support recovery programs, medical treatment, and resources for people in need.

• Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” | Friday, May 10 | 8:45-10 p.m. | UNC School of the Arts, Freedman Theatre, 1533 S. Main St., Winston-Salem | $33-$49 | Hear the Listeso String Quartet perform the violin concerti in an enchanting setting.
• Lyrics By The Lake | Friday, May 10 | 6 p.m. | SECCA (NC Museum of Art, Winston-Salem), 750 Marguerite Dr., Winston-Salem | $20-$120 | Enjoy musical performances, spoken word poetry, comedy, live painting, and a vendor market.
• Winston-Salem Dash vs. Asheville Tourists | Friday, May 10 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | End your week with a bang and stick around after the game for a fireworks show.*

• Drive-thru Document Shred Event | Saturday, May 11 | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | New Philadelphia Moravian Church, 4440 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem | $5 | Drop off boxes or bags of paper to keep your sensitive information safe — proceeds will benefit outreach ministries.
• Stretch for HOPE | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Synergy, 905 S. Broad St, Winston-Salem | $15-$50 | Bring the whole family to find your zen while fighting food insecurity at this yoga and lunch fundraiser for H.O.P.E. of Winston-Salem.
• Winston-Salem Dash vs. Asheville Tourists | Saturday, May 11 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | This season, Saturdays are going to be #AsGoodAsGold. The Dash will sport their new black + gold Golden Age jerseys exclusively on Saturdays when they are at home as part of Golden Age Saturday.*

• “The Old Settler” | Sunday, May 12 | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | Generations Center, Gallery Theatre, 114 W. 30th St., Winston-Salem | $12-$20 | The relationship between two middle-aged sisters is strained when a young man pursues a romance with one of them.
• Winston-Salem Dash vs. Asheville Tourists | Sunday, May 12 | 7 p.m. | Truist Stadium, 951 Ballpark Way, Winston-Salem | $13-$53 | It’s Sunday Funday — purchase this special ticket package (includes a game ticket + drink voucher to any of the bars at Truist Stadium) for only $20.*

• Germany’s Great Bavarian Circus | Monday, May 13 | 7-9 p.m. | Winston-Salem Fairgrounds, 569 Fairgrounds Blvd., Winston-Salem | $15-$55 | Watch one of Europe’s oldest circus families perform their traditional German circus show.
• New birth center tour of Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center | Monday, May 13 + Sunday, May 19 | Times vary | Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center, 1750 Kernersville Medical Pkwy., Kernersville | Free | See the new birth center with a limited maternity tour of Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center (two dates, no RSVP required).*

• A memorable meeting destination with team-building activities, elite technology, and themed events
• A fairytale wedding in a historic setting
• Holiday parties, special occasions, themed events, and English Tea parties
• And lots more

• Celebrate the grand opening of Miller’s on Trade starting at 5 p.m. today, May 10. The sports-themed music venue at 622 Trade St. NW will have cocktails + food for purchase — live music with the local rock band Rewind starts at 8 p.m.

• La Barberia Barbershop and Social Club has changed its opening date to Thursday, May 23. Book an appointment online now or walk-in to check out the business once it opens at 5583 Robin Lark Cir.

• Summer is around the corner. Nine splash pads across the city are open for the season. You can visit them from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. through Sept. 30. Bolton Park Pool and Winston Waterworks will reopen over Memorial Day weekend.

• The 26th season of the Downtown Summer Music Series starts Saturday, June 15. West End Mambo will perform in front of Foothills Brewing (638 W. 4th St.) as part of Summer on Fourth. The following Friday, June 21, Downtown Jazz returns to Corpening Plaza with Jeff Kashiwa performing.

• Grab tickets to solve the mystery at the 1920s-themed Murder at the Buffalo Speakeasy show on Thursday, June 6. The suspense kicks off at 7:30 p.m. at ROAR (633 N. Liberty St.) — tickets are $40 and include one specialty cocktail.

• Drop off your gently used children’s books to benefit Imprints Cares at Buie’s Market + Diamondback Grill (on North Avalon Road) tomorrow, May 11 between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Stuart Vaughn III’s book drive project Pages for Young Ages is part of his work to become an Eagle Scout.

• Match with a licensed therapist on Betterhelp and talk anytime, anywhere — phone, video, or text. Get 25% off your first month.*

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